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AustralianSuper hires head of AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... in a newly created role. Sarah Carney joins AustralianSuper from Microsoft where she spent a decade, most recently as national chief technology officer for Australia and New Zealand. AustralianSuper chief platforms officer Mike Backeberg said appointing ...

Government to fast track low-risk foreign investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... foreign investment is crucial to Australia's prosperity and the government is committed to ensuring it is in Australia's national interest as well. "We are strengthening and streamlining Australia's foreign investment system to attract investment that ...

Russell Investments hires from BT

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... director of key accounts and platforms within the wealth team. Tonya Ripley has joined from BT where she was head of national accounts. Prior to that Ripley also held roles at HUB24 and AMP. "Tonya brings over 20-plus years experiences across wealth ...

Advent builds Australian presence with new appointment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... Australia's sovereign wealth fund, the Future Fund. Her previous board roles include positions as Macquarie Group, National Australia Bank, AMP, Quantas Airways, Wesfarmers and Avia. Prior to her board career, Cross held senior executive roles across ...

QIC Ventures helps raise $25m for defence tech company

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... premier David Crisafulli credited his government for the move, saying the deal strengthens the state's position as a national leader in defence. QIC Ventures investment director Nick Capell said a key component of the deal is the establishment of ...

North expands adviser support with new hire

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
AMP North has appointed a head of business development and national sales manager as it focuses on expanding adviser support and distribution capabilities. AMP North has appointed Kristen Lennis-Harvey as head of business development and national sales ...

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... "We're helping businesses and manufacturers bolster supply chains, with $1 billion in interest free loans through the National Reconstruction Fund and incentives to get more freight moving on trains and ships," he said. "Targeted support for electric ...

Structural reforms necessary despite global shocks: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
Addressing the National Press Club Treasurer Jim Chalmers said global shocks are no longer rare and it is not possible to wait for calm to embark on big policy changes. "It's no longer possible to separate cyclical and structural change, or to deal ...

Aware Super strengthens support for financial advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... of senior manager technical services, appointing Troy Smith from Zurich Insurance. In his new role, Smith reports to national manager advice relationships Warwick Gribble. The role sits within the advice relationships team and Smith is responsible for ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... at Home packages and enhance the quality and affordability of services. The government will tighten the reins on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) eligibility and compliance, saying it will revert to "original intent" by delivering quality ...